Happy New Year 2026

Matt Davies
2 days ago
3 min read

It's a new year! As we step into 2026, I want to pause for a moment and say a big thank you.

Thank you for the conversations, the trust, the challenges, the energy, and the ambition you brought into my world last year. Whether you’re a founder, CEO, brand leader, consultant, or creative - I’m grateful to be part of your journey.

This year, my focus continues. It's s simple (but not easy):

Helping leaders and brand builders get clear, get aligned, and get moving - with confidence.

If that’s what you’re looking for in 2026, we should talk.

What I’m focused on in 2026

2026 is about clarity over chaos and momentum over noise.

I’ll be working with leaders and teams who want to:

Align around a clear strategy and shared direction
Unite people behind a compelling vision
Build brands that actually drive growth, not just attention
Move from big ideas to real-world execution

Here’s how you can work with me this year 👇

Consulting

Brand, Strategy & Leadership Alignment

If you’re a business leader dealing with:

Misaligned teams
Unclear positioning
Strategy that looks good on slides but doesn’t land in reality
Growth that’s starting to feel harder than it should

I work directly with leadership teams to create clarity and alignment at the top, so the business can move faster and smarter.

Through my proven Discover → Define → Deploy approach, we:

Unite leaders around a shared vision
Craft a clear, differentiated positioning
Set a credible direction for growth
Build practical roadmaps that actually get delivered

If 2026 is the year you want things to click, let’s talk.

1-to-1 Coaching

For Leaders & Brand Builders

If you’re a brand builder or consultant who wants:

Sharper thinking
More confidence in your strategy
Faster decision-making
Support without fluff

My 1-to-1 coaching is highly practical, highly personal, and designed to help you move forward with intent.

Each engagement is tailored to you and supported by ongoing access to tools, thinking, and community.

If you want 2026 to be a step-change year, this is for you.

👉 More info here

The Matt Davies Mastermind Group

You don’t have to do this alone

Brand building can be lonely - especially at senior levels.

The Matt Davies Mastermind brings together ~70 brand builders from around the world to:

Pressure-test ideas
Learn from each other
Stay sharp
And keep moving when things get tough

You’ll get:

Monthly live sessions on real-world brand challenges
Access to a growing vault of past sessions and resources
A trusted, supportive peer network

If you want to raise your game this year, the Mastermind might be your place.

👉 More info here

COMING FEB: Becoming a Brand Consultant Accelerator

Shift from “doing the work” to advising at the table.

This is a big one. COMING IN FEB 2026 - a 4 part accelerator course.

The Becoming a Brand Consultant Accelerator is for experienced brand builders who want to:

Step into a more senior, advisory role
Work directly with leadership teams
Charge for thinking, not just outputs
Build a more sustainable, respected consulting career

This isn’t theory.

It’s a practical, real-world programme built from years of client work, leadership offsites, and advisory roles.

If you’ve ever thought:

“I’m doing senior-level thinking… but not being paid or positioned like it”

This course was built for you.

👉 Learn more and sign up here:

The Just Branding Podcast

Season 6 of Just Branding is coming.

Alongside the infamous Jacob Cass, we’ll be picking the biggest brand brains in the industry to dig into:

Brand strategy
Leadership
Differentiation
Culture
And what actually drives brand value today

If you missed previous seasons, now’s a great time to catch up and subscribe.

Check it out on Spotify (other popular platforms availible too - just search for Just Branding!)

Looking ahead to 2026

From leadership offsites and advisory roles, to workshops, speaking, research, coaching, and new collaborations - 2026 is already shaping up to be a big, bold year.

If you’re ready to sharpen your strategy, strengthen your brand or step into a bigger role as a leader or consultant I’d love to support you.

Thank you for being part of this community.

Let’s make 2026 a year of clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Here’s to what’s next 🚀